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By Jovan Belcher killing his girlfriend and himself in quick, horrible succession.

Nonetheless, all games going ahead, even KC's game with Carolina. Hard to see how this is at all appropriate, but I'm sure there are reasons, and if nothing else, money talks in the NFL like no other sports league in the world. Make of that what you will.

Tricky one this for the NFL too - can't make too much fuss over him since he basically murdered someone yesterday. A very difficult line for the KC players to tread.

Anyway, I haven't got the stamina to do a full preview of the games, so I'll let you guys pick your favourites. Steelers Ravens stands out, but without big Ben it looks a bit of a foregone conclusion. And Jets Cards should be an absolute How Not To of offense.

Just seems ridiculous to me. Having said that I was going to watch the Seahawks Bears game from the earlies but I think I'll probably watch this instead. You're right about it being a tricky one, whatever happened is obviously tragic but its definitely not the same as when Sean Taylor was killed, you won't be seeing JB stickers on their helmets

Really can't see us getting out of there with the win. Our gameplan is so painfully obvious I don't know how Baltimore could possibly fail to stop it: run it every down with Dwyer and hope Batch can convert on 3rd and short. If the Ravens stack the box this game will be over by halftime.

The only chance of an upset will come from turnovers on defense, if Flacco or Rice give up the football it could be a different story.

A team can be so reliant on their QB. Probably the case for, what, at least 20 of the teams in the NFL? Take out the starting QB and their chances of winning are decimated. I can't think of another team sport where there is so much reliance on one player.

Here's some stats from Grantland that won;t make you feel any better at all.

• The Ravens are 33-5 at home (including playoffs) since John Harbaugh became their head coach.

• The Ravens are 4-9 against Pittsburgh in Ben Roethisberger starts.

• The Ravens are 5-0 against Pittsburgh if an injured Roethlisberger is watching from the sideline.

I thought Batch played great, Baltimore really didn't look prepared for him making some of those throws. I loved how emotional he got when the game ended; you could't find another 3rd string QB as dedicated to his team as he is, the guy is Pittsburgh through and through.

Root for them in every game that doesn't involve the Saints. So much fun to watch.

Their defence plays hard, and Russell Wilson is as likeable as he is talented. He reminds me of Brees so much- and not just the height thing- he seems like a natural leader. Puts the team on his back when they need it. Think he's got a big future in this league.

Gonna have to watch that Colts Lions game this week too; I really like Indy this year but I kind of need them to stop winning so much before they steal one of the wildcard spots! It would be a great way for Bruce Arians to get his revenge on us.

I think you're going to do it. Unless RG3 has another 30 point game, which is entirely possible I guess. Witten was downed at the 1 last night... if he'd managed to get into the endzone I would be a lot more confident.

Collinsworth isn't too bad, occasionally drops some incredible howlers. Remember him crediting Suh (they all do this) for something when actually it was Nick Fairley. I dislike the way most commentators focus on marquee players rather than calling out who actually makes the play, even with the benefit of instant replays and slo-mo. This is why I like Mayock. Him and Charles Davis.